DCA-PHX arrival delay - what gives?
Aug 20, 2015, 8:41 pm
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Flight 583 is always late. It is a large plane to board from DCA. Generally gets caught in weather, flow control going west and taxis around the airport like a lost drunk looking for a bathroom. There used to be a 1020 to SFO after the 815 flight, but it looks as if it has gone away. Plus in PHX, if you land at A1 and have to go to B it can be a 30 minute connect or longer getting off from a back row of a 75 or 321. It is is mission critical to be in SFO i would suggest taking the 535 to LAX and catching the connect to SFO on AA. I take this flight 2X a month and would bet that it is delayed vs on time. Check flightaware.com for more info. Worst case, have AA protect you on the 6am to SFO on united the following morning. I've had a lot of success in getting them to transfer me.
Aug 21, 2015, 4:56 am
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DCA-PHX arrival delay - what gives?
summarizing the thread:
There is terrible weather in DC yesterday, causing ground stops, delays, and cancellation.
OP has a short connection tonight to the last flight of the day. OP has no flexibility with regard to departure times.
OP seeks crystal ball reading for today's flight.
There is terrible weather in DC yesterday, causing ground stops, delays, and cancellation.
OP has a short connection tonight to the last flight of the day. OP has no flexibility with regard to departure times.
OP seeks crystal ball reading for today's flight.
Aug 21, 2015, 5:02 am
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Weather.com is reporting only negligible (less than 10 percent) chance of rain today. So, compared to yesterday, the chances of a ground stop are certainly less.
Interesting to see that US 583 is listed as a 757. You don't see too many of them at DCA these days (at least for US)....
The inbound is coming from PHX which, in turn, is coming out of OGG. All good weather airports.....
Interesting to see that US 583 is listed as a 757. You don't see too many of them at DCA these days (at least for US)....
The inbound is coming from PHX which, in turn, is coming out of OGG. All good weather airports.....
Aug 21, 2015, 9:09 am
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Good morning!
I hate to ask a favor of you, haha, but could you check on DCA-PHX, as well as the inbound for PHX-SFO, to see what the status is today? Both are still showing as on-time on the US website, but more detailed information would be nice.
If you can do that, I would definitely appreciate it.
I hate to ask a favor of you, haha, but could you check on DCA-PHX, as well as the inbound for PHX-SFO, to see what the status is today? Both are still showing as on-time on the US website, but more detailed information would be nice.
If you can do that, I would definitely appreciate it.
US 583 DCA-PHX on 8/20 departed the gate ontime and seems like it hit the penalty box and roamed the taxiways for 45 minutes before taking off. The flight is showing a 42 m arrival delay.
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Tomorrow is another day. The delay today does not mean there is a delay tomorrow. Hold of worrying until the flight tomorrow picks up a delay.
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Code:
Flight Status Search:
Departing on 08/20/15
Flying US flight 583
Flight Status Depart Location Depart Date Reliability Arrive Location Arrive Date
DCA Scheduled: 08/20/15 5:15 PM PHX Scheduled: 08/20/15 6:53 PM
US 583 En Route Term: C Estimated: 08/20/15 5:14 PM NA / NA Term: 4 Estimated: 08/20/15 7:35 PM
Gate: 42 Actual: 08/20/15 5:14 PM Gate: A20 Actual:
Comments:
"0583/20AUG
P DCA/OUT 514P E00:01 *N908AW*
P DCA/OFF 559P *N908AW*
P PHX/ETA 735P L00:42 *N908AW*
SKED DCA ORIG 515P GTD 42 SHIP 908
PHX 653P TERM GTA A20"
Aug 21, 2015, 9:14 am
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USairways.com shows the inbound PHX-DCA arriving on schedule. Flightaware shows it departing PHX about 30 minutes late, but making up ground and arriving close to scheduled arrival time.
Your PHX-SFO flight comes from CLT which comes from LAX. LAX flight is due to leave on time.
Your PHX-SFO flight comes from CLT which comes from LAX. LAX flight is due to leave on time.
Aug 21, 2015, 9:23 am
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I'm worried because my connection in PHX tomorrow night will only be an hour, so if my flight is delayed an hour, I'll miss the last connection of the day to SFO.
Also, the arrival time now shows as estimated 7:43pm vs. 6:53pm. The SFO flight would be at 8:10pm. Wouldn't that be a case of concern for anyone?
Also, the arrival time now shows as estimated 7:43pm vs. 6:53pm. The SFO flight would be at 8:10pm. Wouldn't that be a case of concern for anyone?
Even if you missed that one, you could check to see if the 8:15 to SJC was running late or not.
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Aug 21, 2015, 9:27 am
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Your SFO flight is 8:15 pm. Under last nights scenario (assuming 436 left on time which it didn't), you would have had 32 minutes. That tight but doable at PHX given that both flights are mainline flights and both fly into and out of "A" concourse.
Even if you missed that one, you could check to see if the 8:15 to SJC was running late or not.
Even if you missed that one, you could check to see if the 8:15 to SJC was running late or not.
Aug 21, 2015, 9:39 am
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If DCA-PHX is a 757, it will board and de-plane from door 2A (around row 10). You'll need to push to get back to the door.
Aug 21, 2015, 9:46 am
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Yeah, that plane will be a V1 757 with 14 seats, so he will have to go backwards about 4 rows.
Aug 21, 2015, 9:47 am
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LAX-CLT (#1742) currently is showing as awaiting takeoff, and an early estimated time, so let's hope the trend continues!
I feel like I've learned SO MUCH in this process. I've been flying for years, but this time keeping a close eye on operations and timing really is an eye-opener. Sometimes airlines remind me a bit of a domino - once one is delayed/cancelled, it impacts many others.
Aug 21, 2015, 10:14 am
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Another somewhat "rookie-sounding" question: should I be concerned if the flight status page shows "Awaiting Takeoff" for a long time? Does that signify potential delays?
Aug 21, 2015, 10:20 am
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I'd be more concerned on the estimated arrival time. Airlines tend to pad their schedules these days and what could be a 20 or 30 minute ground hold may mean the plane still arrives on time.
Aug 21, 2015, 10:27 am
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Aug 21, 2015, 10:30 am
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Flight Status Search:
Departing on 08/21/15
Flying US flight 595
Flight Status Depart Location Depart Date Reliability Arrive Location Arrive Date
PHX Scheduled: 08/21/15 8:44 AM DCA Scheduled: 08/21/15 4:12 PM
US 595 En Route Term: 4 Estimated: 08/21/15 8:53 AM 81% / 20m Term: C Estimated: 08/21/15 4:00 PM
Gate: A28 Actual: 08/21/15 8:53 AM Gate: 42 Actual:
Comments:
"0595/21AUG
P PHX/OUT 853A L00:09 *N910AW*
P PHX/OFF 918A *N910AW*
P DCA/ETA 359P E00:13 *N910AW*
SKED PHX ORIG 844A GTD A28 SHIP 910
DCA 412P TERM GTA 42"
Aug 21, 2015, 7:42 pm
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Looks like OP will have no problems tonight.